Mike is a native southern Californian and Graduated from Fountain Valley High School. He then attended Westmont College on a soccer scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology. He continued his education at Azusa Pacific University receiving his Master of Physical Therapy. He went on to train for 4 years in an Orthopedic Manual Therapy residency at the Ola Grimsby Institute, earning a certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions.

Mike initially worked in a skilled nursing facility and developed a special interest for patients who have balance disorders. This interest led him to take multiple continuing education classes developing an expertise in helping people with orthopedic balance difficulties. He wanted to expand his knowledge of exercise and received his Certification in Applied Functional Science from the Gray Institute. His background is focused on differential diagnosis, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and balance.